When Chevrolet came out with what would become known as the “Tri Five” Chevies, that included the addition of the Nomad 2-door sport wagon. Pontiac would follow suite with its version called the Safari and – it, too –… more»
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LS Powered! 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
Let’s face it. Most cars produced in 1980 were slugs compared to 10 years earlier. However, Pontiac still produced a great looking car that handled great. All it needed was more power. The Pontiac engineers tried turbocharging the 301… more»
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Rare 4-Speed: 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix
One of the early personal luxury cars, the Grand Prix mixed muscle with comfort right from the beginning. Launched in 1962, the first generation of the car would run through 1968. The nameplate itself would end up being one… more»
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Fiero Rarity: The Only 1984 Enterra Vipre
The Pontiac Fiero has been the canvas for wild ideas and questionable choices since it was introduced in 1984. It’s mid-rear engine layout and low price enabled owners to add kits to ape Ferraris, mimic Lamborghinis, and experiment with… more»
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1 of 11 Built: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Hearse
When you see a vehicle like this, you must ask yourself what you would do with it. A lot of old hearses turn up as Halloween decorations or haunted house attractions. But this one is too nice for that… more»
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Same Owner 25 Years: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
Pontiac’s Firebird would jump into action in 1967 along with Chevy’s new Camaro. For the cars’ first generation (1967-69), they would collectively outsell the Ford Mustang by some 30,000 automobiles. And that included an extended production year in 1969… more»
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Older Restoration: 1970 Pontiac GTO
By 1970, fortunes were changing in the muscle car scene as growing competition and rising insurance premiums were taking buyers in different directions. The reputed leader of the genre, the GTO, remained in third place in sales among mid-size… more»
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GTO Clone: 1974 Pontiac Ventura Shed Find
The GTO is credited with starting the mid-size muscle car craze in 1964. But a decade later, higher insurance premiums, more stringent emissions controls and rising gas prices signaled the end of the line for the GTO (and others… more»
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One Family Owned: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
In 1979, Pontiac offered the Firebird in several different models ranging from the base Firebird up to the Trans Am. In between those extremes was the more sedate Esprit and the performance-oriented Formula. I have owned several 1979 Formulas… more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1978 Pontiac Macho T/A
Ah, 1978! Space Invaders appeared, the Susan B. Anthony Dollar was minted, a lasagna-loving cat called Garfield first showed his face, and crowds were flocking to the cinemas to see Grease and Saturday Night Fever. It was also an… more»
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Parked in ’87: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1977 Pontiac Trans Am saw a mere decade of active service before it was parked in a barn. It has only recently emerged, and it will take a complete restoration to return it to its former glory. The… more»
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Tarp Find: 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible
By the late 1960s, the muscle car market was in full swing and the Pontiac GTO was still leading the pack. Second generation GTO’s would debut for 1968 and had a “Coke bottle” shape compared to earlier models. They… more»
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Pure Gold: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400
Hiding under this cover is a 1967 Pontiac Firebird that is achingly beautiful. It is the sort of car that would appeal to the person seeking a turn-key classic that needs nothing. What makes it even more tempting is… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Catalina
The 1950s was a fascinating era in American automotive history. It represented a time before safety and emission regulations dominated design and engineering. Manufacturers were focused on glitz and glamor, and chrome trim was king. It was against this… more»
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20k Original Miles? 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo
This 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo was supposedly parked with just 20,000 original miles on it, and left to stand outside ever since. Time has not been kind to it, as the bodywork suggests, but the seller indicates it… more»
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1-Of-2: 1979 Pontiac Macho T/A
Various individuals and companies have formed an alliance with a vehicle manufacturer to produce some successful classic cars throughout automotive history. However, far fewer companies undertake the exercise independently and manage to produce something memorable and desirable. One such… more»
